Lingonberry-Simmered Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Tender beef and pork meatballs slow-cooked in a sweet-tart lingonberry sauce, paired with creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting Swedish classic. This Swedish-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, finely grated onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 445 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Swedish cuisine 445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz ground beef
4 oz ground pork
1/2 cup finely grated onion
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup lingonberry sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ground beef, 4 oz ground pork, 1/2 cup grated onion, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 large egg, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently with hands until just incorporated, avoiding overworking.
Step 2: Form mixture into 24 small 1-inch meatballs and place on a plate.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for 5 minutes, turning gently.
Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over meatballs, stir to coat, then add 1 cup lingonberry sauce and 1/2 cup beef broth. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and simmer for 5 more minutes until sauce coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.